2026 Brookings Professional Network: June Luncheon

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Brookings Professional Network Luncheons bring Brookings professionals together for meaningful conversation, learning, and connection during the workday. These gatherings feature engaging speakers and topics focused on personal growth and professional development. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or gain new perspectives, BPN Luncheons offer a welcoming space to do it.

Luncheons are open to everyone in the Brookings area—no BPN membership required. As an all-inclusive network, BPN welcomes professionals from all industries and career stages to join the conversation. Speakers and topics will be announced as they are confirmed.

More on the topic: Thriving in today’s workplace requires more than shared goals; it requires trust across generations, roles, and ways of working. In this session, we explore how “earning informality” helps create the high-trust relationships that power seamless collaboration in a five-generation workforce. Drawing on over a decade in relationship-driven roles, and her perspective bridging analog and digital worlds, Jade shares practical strategies to reduce friction, strengthen communication, and foster shared purpose. With a mix of insight and levity, she equips leaders with tools to build trust that resonate across generational styles, from handshakes to emojis. The result is a more connected, engaged culture where people communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and contribute at a higher level.